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As a Special Education Teacher, you are always helping others. But who support YOU? In this podcast, I'll be sharing my SPED tips, tricks, researched based strategies, and professional development to help you grow and learn as a resource room teacher. In the coming seasons, I'll be discussing how to improve reading comprehension, decoding, encoding, math computation, and so much more!

Amanda Wilp

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    • May 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 127 EPISODES


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    The Adults | New Special Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 18:01


    Download the New Special Education Teacher Guide so you can have all the tools you need right at your fingertips! ❤️

    The Progress Monitoring | New Special Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 16:55


    Download the New Special Education Teacher Guide so you can have all the tools you need right at your fingertips! ❤️

    The Checklists | New Special Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 21:30


    Download the New Special Education Teacher Guide so you can have all the tools you need right at your fingertips! ❤️

    The Routines | New Special Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 14:53


    Download the New Special Education Teacher Guide so you can have all the tools you need right at your fingertips! ❤️

    The Behaviors | New Special Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 21:23


    Download the New Special Education Teacher Guide so you can have all the tools you need right at your fingertips! ❤️

    The Groups | New Special Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 15:21


    Download the New Special Education Teacher Guide so you can have all the tools you need right at your fingertips! ❤️

    The Calendar | New Special Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 9:33


    Download the New Special Education Teacher Guide so you can have all the tools you need right at your fingertips! ❤️

    The Paperwork | New Special Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 22:16


    Download the New Special Education Teacher Guide so you can have all the tools you need right at your fingertips! ❤️

    3 Reasons Why Progress Monitoring is SO Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 13:10


    In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. And those crappy IEP goals often lead to even more stress when it's time to progress monitor.

    How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Multi-Digit Addition & Subtraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 9:05


    In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for addition and subtraction problems. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!

    How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Math Facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 5:30


    In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for math facts. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!

    How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Reading Comprehension

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 8:49


    In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for reading comprehension. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!

    How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Sight Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 16:23


    In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for reading sight words. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!

    How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working to Decoding Words with Typical Spelling Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 7:31


    In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them.Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for decoding words with typical spelling patterns. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!

    How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Letters & Sounds Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 7:42


    In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them.Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for letters and sounds. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!

    3 Reasons Why You Have Crappy IEP Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 16:59


    In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. In this episode, I'm sharing a few of my reasons WHY you might have crappy IEP goals so that we can fix it in the long run!

    Fix the Paperwork Stress: Step 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 14:53


    Is paperwork your LEAST favorite thing in special education? Often times, it is because we don't have a real plan. In this three part series, let's help you create a plan that can actually work for you.

    Fix the Paperwork Stress: Step 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 8:08


    Is paperwork your LEAST favorite thing in special education? Often times, it is because we don't have a real plan. In this three part series, let's help you create a plan that can actually work for you.

    Fix the Paperwork Stress: Step 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 8:32


    Is paperwork your LEAST favorite thing in special education? Often times, it is because we don't have a real plan. In this three part series, let's help you create a plan that can actually work for you.

    What the heck do you do all day in a resource room?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 14:08


    If you are new to special education or are changing the way that you service your students, you might be wondering what the heck do you do in a resource room all day? In the episode, I'm sharing the number one things that MUST be accomplished as well as two other areas if and when you have time. :)

    Your Special Education Teacher Calendar | Use It Wisely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 12:52


    I believe that using our calendar will either make you or break you as a special education teacher. In this episode, I'm sharing all of the things that I believe you should be adding to your calendar to ensure a successful year.

    Creating Schedules for Yourself and Paras

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 18:21


    Creating schedules in special education can be difficult. In this episode, I'm sharing how my team and I work together to create our schedules to best serve our students. You can make a copy of my scheduling template here!

    I have money from special education to spend. What should I buy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 16:11


    Y'all, I am really good at spending money, so this podcast episode was made for me. If your school or special education department is giving you money to spend, here are my top picks for how to spend that money!

    Yearlong Prep You Can Do Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 18:42


    While I am really good at relaxing in the summer, I also like to spend some time getting things organized and ready for the school year. In this episode, I'm sharing a few things that I like to prep over the summer to ensure that I'm successful and ready all year long. Links Mentioned: Parent & General Education Teacher SurveysQuick & Easy Assessments

    What do you suck at? | A Few Questions to Ask Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 14:02


    As special education teachers, I think it is important to always be learning and reflecting. As you're going into the summer or relaxing by the pool, what is the one thing you suck at and are going to work to get better at? In this episode, I'm asking a few questions to get your wheels turning!

    Scheduling IEP Conferences | Routines to Help Save You Time and Not Miss a Step

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 22:33


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Progress Monitoring | Routines to Make It Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 11:35


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Routines for Making Copies | Get WEEKS of Copies Done at Once!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 13:34


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Tiny Tasks | Time Wasters that Steal Time Away from Your Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 15:00


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Writing IEPs | Routines for Your Prep Time to Make IEP Writing Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 14:05


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Tuesdays & Wednesdays | Here's Where the IEP Prep & Writing Happens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 13:23


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Friday | I Have No Energy Left---Here's What I Do During My Prep on Fridays

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 10:39


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Thursday Routines | Do you have routines for your prep time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 12:27


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    3. Mondays | How to Utilize Your Monday Prep Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 19:44


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Afternoon Routines | What I Do After School Every Day to Be Ready for the Next Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 15:57


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Morning Routines | Your Routines Matter Too!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 13:55


    As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!

    Centers in the Resource Room | I Need Your Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 12:46


    Looking to make centers a little less stressful?So are so many other resource room teachers.And to be honest, at first, I thought some of ya'll were a little crazy.But it turns out, I need YOUR help!Download the First Draft of My Centers Here!Then, hit reply with your feedback.

    Grades | My Thoughts on Grades & How to Make Grading Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 26:42


    Looking to make grading a little less stressful? I've got you covered!In this episode, I'll be sharing:Way to Make Copies to Speed Up the GradingWhy It's Ok to Throw Some Papers AwayWhy It's Ok to Only Grade PART of an AssignmentHow You Can Use the Kids to Self Check

    Case Conferences | Ideas for Taking the Stress Out of Preparing for Case Conferences

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 25:33


    Looking to make those case conferences a little less stressful? I've got you covered!In this episode, I'll be sharing:Make a Checklist for ConferencesHow to Backwards Plan for ConferencesUtilize Good AssessmentsBuild Relationships

    Assessments for IEP Goals | 4 Steps to Creating and Finding Assessments for IEP Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 16:16


    Looking to make assessing your students a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: Targeted SkillsAvailable AssessmentsFinding & CreatingQuick AccessLinks Mentioned: Sequence of Skills TemplateAssessments for Special Education

    Parents | 4 Heartfelt Thoughts for Special Education Teachers to Keep in Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 22:04


    Looking to make your parent relationships a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: Safe or HappyEvery Parent is DifferentThe Golden RuleCommunicate

    General Education Teachers | 5 Ways SPED Teachers Can Build Great Relationships with General Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 27:29


    Looking to make dealing with general education teachers a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: You Serve Students...and AdultsBe ReliableCommunicate WellBe a Valuable Team MemberMake Yourself Part of the Team

    Small Group Planning | 4 Tips to Help Take the Stress Out of Small Group Planning for SPED Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 19:31


    Looking to make planning for your small groups a little less stressful? I've got you covered!In this episode, I'll be sharing:How Developing Routines Will Make Things Easier for YouMake Copies in AdvanceUsing Lesson Plan TemplatesLinks Mentioned:Lesson Plan Templates

    Paperwork & IEPS | 3 Things You Can Do to Make Paperwork Less Stressful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 22:27


    Looking to make paperwork and writing IEPs a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: How to Audit Your TimeYou Need to Create a PlanBe Someone You Can TrustLink Mentioned: Monday.com Instagram ReelMonday.com TikTok

    Progress Monitoring | 3 Ways to Make Progress Monitoring Less Stressful for Special Education Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 20:52


    Looking to make progress monitoring a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: This Is Your MonsterHow to Build RoutinesMake a Plan to Record that Data

    Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 9: Reading Fluency

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 20:49


    What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about reading fluency!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading Intervention

    Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 8: Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 22:39


    What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about writing!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading Intervention

    Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 7: Phonological Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 16:10


    What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about phonological awareness!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading Intervention

    Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 6: Open-Ended Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 18:16


    What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about answering open-ended questions!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading Intervention

    Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 5: Spelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 14:29


    What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about spelling!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading InterventionSpelling Intervention Sample

    Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 4: Reading Comprehension

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 16:44


    What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about reading comprehension!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading Intervention

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